Two kids play a game of tug-of-war, but the flag in the middle of the rope is NOT moving. What force is being applied to the rope?(1 point)

Responses

The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.
The kids apply equal forces in similar directions.

One kid applies force and the other does not.
One kid applies force and the other does not.

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.
The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

A kid applies more force in one direction.

1 answer

The correct response is:

The kids apply equal force in opposing directions.

When the flag in the middle of the rope is not moving, it indicates that the forces applied by both kids are balanced and equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.